Books with author Sarah Jo Smith

A Guide to Growing Up is an engaging, clear, and helpful guide for young people that shines God's light into the topics of puberty, bodies and sex. It is profoundly positive; about sex, about self, about faith, about relationships, love, boundaries, pleasure, choices - about all the sorts of things that could possibly matter when it comes to growing up. Full of distinctive illustrations that grab the attention, conversations with young people and detailed chapters on hot topics, such as masturbation and same-sex attraction; A Guide to Growing Up is an invaluable tool to support parents in talking to their children, and an essential guide in any young person's journey - a guide they can go back to time and again.

“The tongue is mightier than the sword”. Our words can tear down, ruin people’s lives and even cause someone to commit suicide. Our words can inspire, heal, and build. How sad it is that we have this power in our hands and we so often choose to use it for evil instead of good? What if we all chose to use this power for good? What if we chose to use our words to heal and build? What if we chose to rebuild other people’s lives instead of ruining them? What kind of a world would this be? A much better one! This story is an example of what our words can do if we use them for good. A young girl named Grace provides an example of what we can all do if we choose to. By the use of words, she changes people’s lives by showing them kindness, love and compassion, something some people today have never experienced. What if you are the only example of love someone ever sees? We should all be more like Grace in that regard. And just as the Bible says… A little child shall lead them.This book is perfect for when you want to read something but don't have time to commit to reading a long novel. It is a story you can read alone or read to youth in your family and use as a tool for discussion. Light hearted with a clear and beautiful message.

Good social skills invariably lead to a certain level of accomplishment in modern-day life. However, having a great personality is not always enough. Without integrity and honesty, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to always do what you think is the right and correct thing to do. Strive to improve your relationships with others and take account of other peoples feelings. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you understand the importance of integrity and honesty and how it can improve your life. Leadership Skills & Character Building is for you. Good leaders need to be good communicators and delegators. They must be determined, creative, responsible, respectful, and trustworthy. Each book will encourage, motivate, and educate the young reader so that they become a well-rounded, good leader and successful individual. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives.

After discovering that a group of ferrets is called a business, Sarah Asper-Smith became fascinated with the intersection of language and the natural world. Using bold prints overlaid on vibrant colours, she created "Have You Ever Seen a Smack of Jellyfish?" to chronicle the poetic words used to describe the magnificent animal kingdom. From a knot of frogs to a watch of nightingales, the book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the alphabet with animals as their guide, starting with an army of ants and ending with a zeal of zebras. The colour illustrations and playful use of language will appeal to readers of all ages.

The Other Side of Dark is an intricate mystery that will leave you breathless.” Holly Black, bestselling author of Tithe There is too much death in Katie Mullen’s life—her mother, her father and now the ghosts. They come to Katie from the other side of dark. People who have died—recently, not so recently, in accidents, as suicide, as tragic pages from the past. When someone dies, their secrets die too. But if a ghost comes back, these secrets can speak again…. And that’s what Law Walker wants, a passage to the past, the key to a secret that will change everything. So what if his dad doesn’t want him dating a white girl? So what if people think Katie is crazy? Together they’re about to uncover a piece of Boston history that is so shocking it was buried centuries ago, and now, nothing will ever seem the same. Get ready to see people—dead and alive—for who they really are.

Good social skills invariably lead to a certain level of accomplishment in modern-day life. However, having a great personality is not always enough. Without tolerance and cooperation, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to be aware of the diverse world around you, no matter what path you take in life. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you to communicate with others and understand their needs in a respectful and diplomatic way, in all situations. Leadership Skills & Character Building is for you. Good leaders need to be good communicators and delegators. They must be determined, creative, responsible, respectful, and trustworthy. Each book will encourage, motivate, and educate the young reader so that they become a well-rounded, good leader and successful individual. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters thr

Good social skills invariably lead to a certain level of accomplishment in modern-day life. However, having a great personality is not always enough. Without good organization and problem-solving skills, real success can never be achieved. For this reason, it is important to be logical and good at processing information and ideas, no matter what path you take in life. It is also important to be able to learn by your mistakes. This book provides useful, authoritative, and important information, which will enable you get organized, stay organized, and learn effectively from the challenges you face in life. Leadership Skills & Character Building is for you. Good leaders need to be good communicators and delegators. They must be determined, creative, responsible, respectful, and trustworthy. Each book will encourage, motivate, and educate the young reader so that they become a well-rounded, good leader and successful individual. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide

Traveling abroad can be an intimidating experience, so presenting yourself in a positive and appropriate way during your travels is very important. Whether you are reserving a flight, navigating your way through an unfamiliar country, making friends, or getting used to other languages, customs, and cultures, it is very important to consider some special rules which will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to communicate effectively, safely, and with good manners when you are abroad, whatever the situation. Etiquette for Success is for you. Each book shows you ways to present yourself perfectly, allowing you to develop personal and professional relationships with good grace and poise. Good manners can mean the difference between success and failure, so once good etiquette is established, your personal and professional relationships will thrive. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic per

As a grasshopper, Gavin was born to jump, but he absolutely hates hopping. Only his best friend, Jake the Jitterbug, knows what Gavin’s true passion is.Jake encourages Gavin to tell his family his secret, but Gavin is terrified that he will no longer be accepted if they find out.Will Jake convince Gavin to tell the truth? And if he does, will Gavin’s family love him for who he truly is?